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ECLS Specialist
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Texas Children's Hospital Houston, United StatesECLS Specialist (RN) · Job Summary · We are searching for an Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this role, you'll administer a variety of respiratory care procedures in a developmentally/age appropriate manner for patients ...
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Transplant Surgery Physician
Found in: Recruitics US JB C2 - 6 days ago
HCA Healthcare Houston, United States Full timeJob Summary:HCA Houston Healthcare is seeking to employ a board certified adult cardiothoracic transplant surgeon to serve as the heart transplant surgical director and lead the development of an advanced and growing transplant and cardiothoracic program in Houston, Texas. The po ...
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Transplant Surgery Physician
Found in: J-Vers US C2 - 4 days ago
HCA Gulf Coast Division Houston, United StatesDescription · Specialization: · Surgery Transplant · Job Summary: · HCA Houston Healthcare is seeking to employ a board certified adult cardiothoracic transplant surgeon to serve as the heart transplant surgical director and lead the development of an advanced and growing transp ...
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Adult Cardiothoracic Transplant Employment Opportunity
Found in: One Red Cent US C2 - 2 weeks ago
HCA Healthcare Houston, United States Full timeDescription · Specialization: · Surgery Transplant · Job Summary: · HCA Houston Healthcare is seeking to employ a board certified adult cardiothoracic transplant surgeon to serve as the heart transplant surgical director and lead the development of an advanced and growing transp ...
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sr respiratory care practitioner, 7p-7a, $10,000 sign on and referral
Found in: Careerbuilder One Red US C2 - 2 days ago
Houston Methodist Houston, TX , USA, United StatesAt Houston Methodist, the Sr Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) position is an experienced and competent therapist who is responsible for performing advanced procedures as assigned; examples include and are not limited to: intubation, advance pulmonary diagnostics, endobronchial ...
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Sr Respiratory Care Practitioner
Found in: ZipRecruiter Test30 US C2 - 2 days ago
Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital Houston, United StatesJob Description · At Houston Methodist, the Sr Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) position is an experienced and competent therapist who is responsible for performing advanced procedures as assigned; examples include and are not limited to: intubation, advance pulmonary diagnost ...
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Transplant Surgery Physician
Found in: beBee S2 US - 1 week ago
HCA Healthcare Houston, United States Full timeDescription · Specialization: · Surgery Transplant · Job Summary: · HCA Houston Healthcare is seeking to employ a board certified adult cardiothoracic transplant surgeon to serve as the heart transplant surgical director and lead the development of an advanced and growing transp ...
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Transplant Surgery job in Houston TX
Found in: beBee S2 US - 3 weeks ago
HCA Houston, United StatesDescription · Specialization: · Surgery Transplant · Job Summary: · HCA Houston Healthcare is seeking to employ a board certified adult cardiothoracic transplant surgeon to serve as the heart transplant surgical director and lead the development of an advanced and growing transp ...
ECMO Specialist - Houston, United States - SpecialtyCare
Description
As an ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) Specialist you will operate and maintain ECMO circuits for patients requiring long-term pulmonary and/or cardiopulmonary support.
The ECMO Specialist functions interdependently following standing ECMO orders and parameters under the direction and clinical supervision by of an ECMO physician.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist the physician, perfusionist and/or other clinical staff members with initiation of ECMO, the course and conduct of ECMO, and the conclusion of ECMO and any related therapies therein including but not limited to circuit or component changes, priming, blood bank communications, medication administration as licensure permits, and hemofiltration as examples.
Demonstrate a culture of safety through a hand-off of the ECMO patient covering all aspects of the patient's care and the state of the ECMO circuit.
Provide a detailed examination of the circuit to ensure its integrity, while written parameters and a plan of care are worked out during rounds.
Ensure the continuity of the ECMO circuit as a whole, keeping it safe and secure during patient handling. Reducing the risks of circuit compromise by regular assessments is ongoing.Assess blood gas values, anticoagulation parameters and other laboratory values and work within a prescribed set of parameters and guidelines to maintain the patient in an optimal state of well-being.
Monitor anticoagulation, analgesics, inotropes and other infusions are titrated, blood products are ordered and given, and the ECMO pump flow and oxygenator gas flow adjusted as needed.
Lives the SpecialtyCare Values- Integrity, Care, Urgency, and Improvement.Qualifications:
Must possess one of the following education backgrounds, credentials and experience as an ECMO Specialist:
Registered Nurse (RN) – holds either an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited education program. Has an active RN license to practice.
Respiratory Therapist (RT)– holds either an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited education program and current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.
Bachelor's Degree in Perfusion and a certification from American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion or meets other Company requirements as a Perfusionist (CCP).
Demonstrates a superior working knowledge of ECMO therapy including but not limited to the ECMO circuit and pump, adjustments to pump flow, sweep flow, FiDO2, anticoagulation therapy to maintain parameters within limits set by the physician, point of care testing, patient monitoring systems, and related policies and procedure guidelines.
SpecialtyCare is committed to supporting professional growth for our associates. Each associate is allocated funds for continuing education, membership fees, and dues for professional associations. We also provide tuition reimbursement or tuition repayment assistance. We provide a full benefits package including a matching 401K and generous PTO plan. We also cover the cost of maintaining certification and licensure.SpecialtyCare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
Employment with SpecialtyCare is at-will
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